Gowerton, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gowerton, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Gowerton
Gowerton is a prominent village and community located approximately 4 miles northwest of Swansea city centre, serving as a gateway to the scenic Gower Peninsula. Originally named Ffosfelin, Gowerton is part of the Gowerton electoral ward within the City and County of Swansea Council, which is represented by one councillor. With a population of 5,212, the area, including Waunarlwydd, boasts a combined built-up population of 8,183, making it a significant locality for planning applications and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gowerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gowerton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Gowerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
178 planning applications found near Gowerton.
- - 2, 4 Nant Gors-Fawr 35-59 (odd), Flats 1-4 (inclusive) At 61, 63, 65, 71, 73, 95, 97, 99, 137, 139 & 145-155 (odd) Nant Gors-Fawr (Former Cefn Gorwydd Colliery) Gowerton Swansea SA4 3NE
Modification of existing S106-to vary the Planning Obligation by Deed of Agreement 2017/1451/OUT dated 10th of August 2018 to include a Mortgagee Exclusion Clause (MEC)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Drovers Court Yr Hen Gorlan Gowerton Swansea SA4 3JA
Installation of two external flues, one extract wall fan and one louvre grill
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 72 - 74 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Variation of condition 5 of Planning Permission 2020/0965/FUL granted 31st July 2020 to alter the opening times from not outside the hours of 0700hrs -21.00hrs Monday to Fridays and 0800hrs - 18.00hrs
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 32 Cecil Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3DE
Dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - 52 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Change of Use of ground floor from Barbers (Class A1) to Cafe/takeaway (Class A3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 71 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BN
Retention of ground floor retail shop (A1 use class) with relocation of first floor gymnasium (D2 use class) to ground floor, together with the conversion of first & second floors to two houses of mul
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Former Cefn Gorwydd Colliery Gorwydd Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3AN
Discharge of condition 3 (Ecological Enhancement) of Planning Permission 2024/0344/FUL granted 2nd of August 2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - 12 Alder Way Gowerton Swansea SA4 3FR
Single storey rear extension with fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - 71 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BN
Change of Use of part of ground floor from a Shop (Use Class A1) to a communal Living Room for upper floor House of Multiple Occupation, together with Change of Use of First and Second Floor Gym/Flats
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - 12 Alder Way Gowerton Swansea SA4 3FR
(Pre-application) Rear extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - 35 Gorwydd Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3AG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - The LNW 71 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BN
Pre-application enquiry - Change of Use of Ground Floor from a Shop (Use Class A1) to a part Café/Bar (A3) and part rear Communal Living Room for Upper Floor House of Multiple Occupation, together wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 94 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Two bedroom flat (Class C3) (Certificate of Proposed Lawful Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - Former Cefn Gorwydd Colliery Gowerton Swansea SA4 3AN
Discharge of condition 21 (Sound Insulation Measures) of Planning Permission 2017/1451/OUT granted 10th August 2018
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 94 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Discharge of condition 4 (Scheme of Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable) of planning permission 2024/0208/FUL granted 08.04.2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-11
View full details - - 94 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Discharge of condition 4 of Planning Permission 2023/1530/FUL granted 19th October 2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Former Cefn Gorwydd Colliery Gorwydd Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3AN
Plot Substitution in relation to Plots 53-58 of the approved planning layout attached to planning permission 2018/1894/RES granted 9th January 2019
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 94 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Change of use of offices (Class B1) to hairdressers at ground floor level and ancillary accommodation at 1st floor level (Class A1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-02-06
View full details - - Land At British Rail Yr Hen Gorlan Gowerton Swansea SA4 3GP
Removal of the existing 15.0m high column and 3 No. Antennas and replacement with proposed 22.5m High Monopole and Headframe on concrete foundation together with 3No. Antennas and associated ancillary
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 94 Sterry Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3BW
Discharge of condition 4 (Noise Assessment) of Planning Permission 2023/1530/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Gowerton in Swansea
Gowerton is a prominent village and community located approximately 4 miles northwest of Swansea city centre, serving as a gateway to the scenic Gower Peninsula. Originally named Ffosfelin, Gowerton is part of the Gowerton electoral ward within the City and County of Swansea Council, which is represented by one councillor. With a population of 5,212, the area, including Waunarlwydd, boasts a combined built-up population of 8,183, making it a significant locality for planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in Gowerton show an average sale price of £222,300, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gowerton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gowerton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Gowerton
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Gowerton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gowerton.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gowerton were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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